In the Allegheny Valley School District, it is required that students participate in and successfully complete a two-year cumulative graduation project.
The graduation project represents the culmination of a student’s K-12 education. Successful completion of the project demonstrates that a student can manage complex, time-consuming, goal-oriented tasks and enhance communication skills.
All components of the graduation project must be completed in order to pass the Graduation Project requirement. Students must earn a score of advanced or proficient on the Exit Interview in order to complete the final culminating project. Advanced or proficient completion of the Graduation Project is required in order to receive a high school diploma and to be invited to participate in the commencement ceremony. Each Springdale High School student will be guided by mentors through the project process. Accommodations will be made for students with special needs. Students who do not pass the exit interview will be remediated and provided an additional opportunity to proficiently complete the exit interview prior to the graduation date.
What is the Graduation Project?
In the Allegheny Valley School District, it is required that students participate in and successfully complete a two-year cumulative graduation project.
The graduation project represents the culmination of a student’s K-12 education. Successful completion of the project demonstrates that a student can manage complex, time-consuming, goal-oriented tasks and enhance communication skills.
All components of the graduation project must be completed in order to pass the Graduation Project requirement. Students must earn a score of advanced or proficient on the Exit Interview in order to complete the final culminating project. Advanced or proficient completion of the Graduation Project is required in order to receive a high school diploma and to be invited to participate in the commencement ceremony. Each Springdale High School student will be guided by mentors through the project process. Accommodations will be made for students with special needs. Students who do not pass the exit interview will be remediated and provided an additional opportunity to proficiently complete the exit interview prior to the graduation date.